Lake Lamoure
LaMoure County, WisconsinEutrophic
Lake Lamoure is a 494-acre productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in LaMoure County, ND. Water quality is graded C based on 2 sampling years through 2021. Compared to the 3 other monitored lakes in LaMoure County, Lake Lamoure ranks #3 for water quality.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, local state DNR records, last sampled 2021-10-01. Grade methodology: LakeGrade methodology.
Swimming Safety
Swim with caution, moderate algae may be present
Water Quality Grade: C, Fair
Moderate clarity, visible to about 8 ft. Chlorophyll-a: 18.4 µg/L. Trophic State Index: 53.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | 8 ft | C |
| Phosphorus | No data | |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | 18.4 µg/L | C |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 53 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Lake Details
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Surface Area | 494.1 acres |
Location
County Ranking
Ranked #3 of 4 lakes in LaMoure County
Cleaner Lakes Within 30 Miles
Lake Lamoure holds Grade C. 2 nearby lakes hold higher grades.
- ATwin LakesLaMoure County · 7.1 mi · Two grade letters higher (C → A)
- BPheasant LakeDickey County · 28.1 mi · Higher grade (C → B)
Nearby Lakes in LaMoure County
More Wisconsin Lake Rankings
Other Grade C Lakes in Wisconsin
Eutrophic Lakes in Wisconsin
Reservoir Info (USACE NID)
Lake Lamoure is a man-made reservoir impounded by the Cottonwood Creek Dam (completed 1973), built primarily for recreation on the Cottonwood Creek; earth-type dam, 76 ft tall and 1,380 ft long.
- Surface area
- 494.1 ac
- Normal storage
- 8,076 ac-ft
- Max storage
- 16,839 ac-ft
- Drainage area
- 240 sq mi
- Hazard class
- Significant
- Owner
- City of LaMoure
All listed purposes: Recreation;Fish and Wildlife Pond.
Source: USACE National Inventory of Dams, NID ID ND00011 · Operator website
Data Sources
Water quality data from the EPA Water Quality Portal
Grading methodology based on Metropolitan Council standards
Most recent sample: 2021-10-01
Monitoring stations: 1